What is bissap made of?
Bissap is popular throughout West Africa where it’s called “bissap” and Mexico where it’s know as “A En savoir plus
What does bissap mean?
Édouard Millet
2025-11-02 13:04:13
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Bissap is a drink made from hibiscus flowers.
The word “bissap” comes from Wolof and refers to the species Hibiscus Sabdariffa.
This plant is also commonly known as Guinea sorrel or roselle.
The flowers take on their characteristic colours once they have fallen.
Both the leaves and flowers are used in many typical dishes and drinks.
It is also known in Egypt and Sudan, where it is called karkadé.
Hibiscus Sabdariffa originated in South-East Asia and was imported and popularized in Africa in the 19th century.
Bissap is very good for your health and contains many virtues, as well as being high in vitamin C and antioxidants.
If you’ve eaten something heavy, don’t hesitate to drink it.
It will help digestion and lower blood pressure.
Alice Chevalier
2025-10-24 02:22:13
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Bissap, a purple-red juice made from dried flowers of the hibiscus, is the national drink of Senegal. Bissap was the perfect tonic for Dakar’s heat and humidity. I first had bissap three years ago in Addis Ababa, at the house of my Senegalese friend Marie. The hibiscus is a tropical plant whose many virtues are celebrated from Haiti to Malaysia. Upon my return to Nairobi, I sought out authentic Senegalese bissap. At first sip, I tasted the slight tartness of bissap, which is easily remedied by a sweetener.
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Margot Maurice
2025-10-24 01:15:37
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Bissap is popular throughout West Africa where it’s called “bissap” and Mexico where it’s know as “Agua de Jamaica.”
Hibiscus water is one of Senegal’s most popular beverages.
Bissap I found lots ways to tweak Pierre’s base recipe.
I liked the idea that I can control the level of sweetness and play around with adding ingredients like ginger, turmeric, cinnamon, and other fruits.
Also known as roselle, hibiscus is native to West Africa, and hibiscus water is one of Senegal’s most popular beverages.
Through the slave trade, it arrived in places like Mexico and Jamaica, where it quickly became very popular.
Today, Senegal remains among the world’s largest producers of hibiscus.
With very high levels of antioxidants, hibiscus is healthy and in this simple recipe, refreshing.